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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
C.P.Sajit

‘My candidacy a testament to Modi govt.’s commitment to women empowerment’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded national executive member of Bharatiya Janata Mahila Morcha and Manjeshwaram block panchayat member M.L. Ashwini to contest from the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for the upcoming polls. Despite the presence of seasoned contenders from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), Ms. Ashwini remains undeterred in her quest to bring change and development to Kasaragod.

How do you view your nomination for the elections?

My candidacy has surprised me initially. I think, my work as a block panchayat member has evidently contributed to the party’s decision. I view this opportunity not only as a testament to the commitment of the Narendra Modi government towards women’s empowerment but also as a mandate from the party to bring about positive changes in Kasaragod.

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